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07-22-2006, 07:39 AM
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Nyah!Nyah!
Tommorrow morning, or maybe affternoon, I get to drive a Boxster, BoxsterS, Carrerra s, Cayenne, Cayman.
Porsche Club Cairns members get first demos up here. about a 160km drive (100ml) with lots of twisties and lots of car changes.
I am led to beleive from the Porsche sales manager that the Cayenne is disgustingly fast on the road.
For reference:
The basic Boxster is $AUD108k
Prices rise from there!
Porsche Club Cairns members get first demos up here. about a 160km drive (100ml) with lots of twisties and lots of car changes.
I am led to beleive from the Porsche sales manager that the Cayenne is disgustingly fast on the road.
For reference:
The basic Boxster is $AUD108k
Prices rise from there!
07-22-2006, 02:43 PM
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The new cars have no character. They are too dependable. I mean, you'll be out just DRIVING instead of planning and budgeting for tools, parts, upgrades, and future breakdowns. It just takes money to own a new car; it takes a Renaissance Man (and money) to own one of these old Porsches!! 
07-23-2006, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by chrly924s
The new cars have no character. They are too dependable. I mean, you'll be out just DRIVING instead of planning and budgeting for tools, parts, upgrades, and future breakdowns. It just takes money to own a new car; it takes a Renaissance Man (and money) to own one of these old Porsches!!
I'd love to take the new cars for a test drive or even own one but never trade my old girlfriend for it.
07-23-2006, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowline
Oooh, we're jealous, you get to drive a Cayenne. 
Have fun!
Have fun!
There is only ONE Cayenne in FNQ. I've seen it only once. Who cares, it's a Porsche!
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07-23-2006, 05:28 AM
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A report with pics
What a day. Great cars. Lots of twisties. Lots of straight road.
The day started with lunch, provided by Porsche Australia, at Paradise Palms Golf Club. Paradise Palms is about 1 mile from my house and is consistently rated in the top 10 public courses in Australia.
We then moved outside to the cars for famil and safety talks
In order, I drove the Boxster S up the mountain. Lots of twisties and great fun. If only the 944 accelerated like that. Probably because of the bends this car was my favourite.
We changed cars after about 30mins and I got into the Cayman S. I only got to drive this on the flat but the bonus was that there was very little traffic and I got it up to 200kph. The fastest I have ever been in a motor vehicle.
Next off was the Carrera. I was fortunate enough to drive this beast DOWN another mountain. You get spoiled in a 944 with no power steering. You know its limits and can push them. I was really chuffed that I got the Traction Control to kick in a few times in the curves coming down the hill. Unfortunately we encountered an idiot driving a Toyota Camry who took exception to being overtaken by a bunch of p-cars and tried to keep up and delibirately blocked any passing moves. Moron!
Then into the Cayenne. The guys from Porsche insisted it was a sports car not an SUV. As far as I can tell they are right. I drove it in manual mode along the coast highway from Port Douglas to Paradise Palms. Lots of traffic, minimal overtaking opportunities. When called upon to go, it went, after dropping down a couple of gears. I am not an SUV fan by any stretch of the imagination, but if I was then this would be the one.
Got the Cayenne close to the Carrerra, then,
Picked up some nice Porsche posters, some books and experience.
If I ever win lotto then it will either be a Boxster S or a Cayman [right after I get that 951!]
I surprised the guys when I said that I preferred my 22y.o. 944 to the new ones.
A fantastic day. A unique opportunity. Thank you Porsche Australia and Brisbane Porsche Centre.
The day started with lunch, provided by Porsche Australia, at Paradise Palms Golf Club. Paradise Palms is about 1 mile from my house and is consistently rated in the top 10 public courses in Australia.
We then moved outside to the cars for famil and safety talks
In order, I drove the Boxster S up the mountain. Lots of twisties and great fun. If only the 944 accelerated like that. Probably because of the bends this car was my favourite.
We changed cars after about 30mins and I got into the Cayman S. I only got to drive this on the flat but the bonus was that there was very little traffic and I got it up to 200kph. The fastest I have ever been in a motor vehicle.
Next off was the Carrera. I was fortunate enough to drive this beast DOWN another mountain. You get spoiled in a 944 with no power steering. You know its limits and can push them. I was really chuffed that I got the Traction Control to kick in a few times in the curves coming down the hill. Unfortunately we encountered an idiot driving a Toyota Camry who took exception to being overtaken by a bunch of p-cars and tried to keep up and delibirately blocked any passing moves. Moron!
Then into the Cayenne. The guys from Porsche insisted it was a sports car not an SUV. As far as I can tell they are right. I drove it in manual mode along the coast highway from Port Douglas to Paradise Palms. Lots of traffic, minimal overtaking opportunities. When called upon to go, it went, after dropping down a couple of gears. I am not an SUV fan by any stretch of the imagination, but if I was then this would be the one.
Got the Cayenne close to the Carrerra, then,
Picked up some nice Porsche posters, some books and experience.
If I ever win lotto then it will either be a Boxster S or a Cayman [right after I get that 951!]
I surprised the guys when I said that I preferred my 22y.o. 944 to the new ones.
A fantastic day. A unique opportunity. Thank you Porsche Australia and Brisbane Porsche Centre.
07-25-2006, 08:10 AM
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It's only just starting to sink in that after the adrenelin rush of Sunday that:
. I drove a $250k+ car fast enough to lose traction
. a $130k+ car at 200kph
. drove stupidly and dangerously in a SUV that's worth nearly as much as my house
. the cheapest car that I drove was about $120k
. I shall never own one of these cars unless they accept firstborns as downpayment!
Geez it was fun!
. I drove a $250k+ car fast enough to lose traction
. a $130k+ car at 200kph
. drove stupidly and dangerously in a SUV that's worth nearly as much as my house
. the cheapest car that I drove was about $120k
. I shall never own one of these cars unless they accept firstborns as downpayment!
Geez it was fun!
07-25-2006, 09:35 PM
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" It just takes money to own a new car; it takes a Renaissance Man (and money) to own one of these old Porsches!! "
Okay guys I take exception to that. Afterall there are some strike that - there is at least one girl here who loves her 1988 944S. There are a few Renaissance women! And having driven in and around Brisbane in Aust. etc. as well as here in No. California I can say that my Porsche is very happy to have me as an owner and would only consider a Cayenne sister if I were to win the Lottery! That must have been an absolute
blast! Good on ya mate!
Okay guys I take exception to that. Afterall there are some strike that - there is at least one girl here who loves her 1988 944S. There are a few Renaissance women! And having driven in and around Brisbane in Aust. etc. as well as here in No. California I can say that my Porsche is very happy to have me as an owner and would only consider a Cayenne sister if I were to win the Lottery! That must have been an absolute
blast! Good on ya mate!
